Venous Leg Ulcers and Concomitant Lymphedema

Venous Leg Ulcers and Concomitant Lymphedema

To achieve the best outcomes for patients with venous leg ulcers (VLU), a definitive and accurate diagnosis must be achieved. Many papers regarding VLU management assume a simplicity in the diagnosis given the relative commonality, neglecting the associated lymphatic…

By M. Mark Melin, Caroline Fife, Marlin Shul, Monika Gloviczki, Adelaide Herbert, Heather Barnhart (Hettrick), Amy Kaufman, Karen Andrews, Sandra Rosenberg

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Natural Zinc Ion Based Technology for Next Generation Compression and Wound Care Devices

Natural Zinc Ion Based Technology for Next Generation Compression and Wound Care Devices

Material selection can strongly impact medical device performance and patient experience. Selection of the optimum materials in combination with the design, will influence how the device performs in promoting recovery, increasing lymphatic fluid, regulating moisture and…

By Cristina Acevedo, PhD; Ian Crane; Rohit Kankaliya; Rajib Mondal, PhD; Albert Ortega; Kevin Urman, PhD

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Innovative Compression Technology May Reduce Hospital Visits and Improves Self-Care in Venous Leg Ulcer Patients

Innovative Compression Technology May Reduce Hospital Visits and Improves Self-Care in Venous Leg Ulcer Patients

The cost of treatment, such as nursing time required for application of products and the number of clinical visits, is a significant expense in venous leg ulcer (VLU) care. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an innovative compression technology that delivers a well-defined pressure, invariant of applier skills, leg shape, and without the need for reapplications due to edema reduction.

By Andreas Nilsson and Josefin Damm

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